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Author Message   Pikeben08 Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 12:32 pm:        All, My rear base gasket finally gave up the ghost. Are there any special tools required for doing a top end gasket refresh? I have the usual assortment of sockets, snap ring pliers and a 5-85 ft-lb torque wrench. I think I've heard I'll need a cut down Allen wrench for the intake. I'll probably do the piston rings while I'm in there so I'll pick up a hone and ring compressor for that. Anything else you can think of? Any odd sized sockets (or allen or torx bits) I'll need?   Harleyelf Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 12:42 pm:        You'll need a cut down 3/16" Allan wrench for the rocker cover bolts. Don't forget to support the motor before removing the front mount. Take the muffler off and use a 2 x 4 on a floor jack. I like to support the steering neck with a shipping strap and a six foot ladder.   Buelliedan Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 01:48 pm:        12 point half inch socket for the head bolts.   Easy_rider Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 08:27 pm:        I'm fairly certain that an in-lb torque wrench is called out for the lifter base bolts.   Buellistic Posted on Friday, June 13, 2014 - 10:00 am:        Pictures of IMPROVISED ROCKER ARM TORQUE'ING TOOLS, just PM me for them ...

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